Vauxhall Ampera Owner's Manual page 76

Charging begins at the start time and
is complete by the departure time only
if sufficient time is allowed after the
charge cord is plugged in. For
example, if the vehicle is plugged in
for only one hour prior to the
departure time and the battery is
completely discharged, the vehicle
will not be fully charged by the
departure time regardless of the rate
selection.
Also, if the selected electric rate
settings result in a very long charge
completion time, the vehicle will start
charging immediately upon plug-in.
For example, if the electric rate table
is setup with all peak rates and the
rate preference is to charge during
off-peak rates only, then the vehicle
will start charging immediately upon
plug-in.
Electric rate plan selection
Electric rates or cost per unit, may
vary based on time, weekday /
weekend and season. During the day
when the demand for electricity is
high, the rates are usually higher and
called peak rates. At night when the
demand for electricity is low, the rates
are usually lower and called off-peak
rates. In some areas, a mid-peak rate
is offered.
Contact the utility company to obtain
the rate schedule for your area. The
summer and winter start dates must
be established to use a summer /
winter schedule.
From the Departure Time & Rate
Information screen, press Edit
Electric Rate Schedule.
To edit Summer/Winter Schedule:
1. Press Summer/Winter Schedule.
2. Press Edit.
Instruments and controls
To edit the Yearly Schedule:
1. Press Yearly Schedule.
2. Press Edit.
Summer/Winter schedule start date
entering
From the Select Electric Rate Plan
screen, press Summer/Winter
Schedule then press Edit.
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